I didn't think that it would be that hard. 50 m freestyle. 9 years ago I did 2.000 meters per training session. So, last year I promised to swim during the 10th year anniversary of David Lega Cup, a swimming competition for all children, disabled and the rest together. It's really a unique competition, it's …
Me in a Nike Commercial
One of my proudest moments this year was, without a doubt, when I was selected to be a part of Nike's new commercial before the Beijing Games: Bottled Courage. The commercial shows courage in sport and in life, from all times. We are two Paralympians in the commercial, me and Oscar Pistorius from South Africa. …
Making the impossible possible
Paralympic Dreams The Paralympic Games are extremely important. It gives so many people hope, that they can achieve more than they ever thought possible, myself included. When I was 12 years old, I saw the World Championships in Swimming for Disabled in Goteborg. A British swimmer named Peter Hull, a quadruple amputee and World Champion, …